Fragrance comparison

Saffron vs Sexy Ruby

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 797 ratings analysed

7 wins

Saffron

Ajmal

4.19110 votes

Rank #4,255 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy Ruby

Michael Kors

3.09687 votes

Rank #19,090 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saffron takes 7 of 7 categories.

Saffron
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sexy Ruby
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Best in winter.

Saffron7/7

Sexy Ruby0/7

Ratings & consensus: Saffron
Community sentiment: Saffron
Longevity: Saffron
Sillage & projection: Saffron
Value for money: Saffron
Versatility: Saffron
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saffron

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SaffronAjmal

Sexy RubyMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

3.09/ 5 · 687 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerSaffronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

16%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

640 votes

Category winnerSaffronMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevitySaffron

SillageSaffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSaffronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

rose88%

sweet77%

white floral65%

woody53%

floral42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, rose and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RaspberrySaffronPineapple

Heart

RoseDavana

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesAmberCashmere WoodCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

RaspberryApricot

Heart

Rose PetalsJasmine Sambac

Base

Cashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSaffronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex54

Women13

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#19,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerSaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Saffron is a fruity saffron and rose oud that opens bright and jammy, with raspberry and pineapple sweetness before the spice and woods take over. The heart keeps a plush rose feel, then the dry-down turns ambery and woody, with cashmere softness and a slightly earthy edge from cypriol. It is bold, sweet-leaning…

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Sexy Ruby is a fruity rose with a polished, slightly plush feel. The raspberry and apricot opening gives it a juicy sweetness, then the rose and jasmine move in quickly, with cashmere wood keeping the dry-down smooth rather than sharp. It usually suits someone who wants a feminine floral-fruity scent that feels dresse…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Saffron or Sexy Ruby?

Saffron takes 7 of 7 categories. Saffron is rated 4.19/5 from 110 votes; Sexy Ruby is rated 3.09/5 from 687 votes. Choose Saffron for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sexy Ruby for a fruity and rose character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Saffron or Sexy Ruby?

Saffron lasts longest (Saffron 84/100, Sexy Ruby 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron or Sexy Ruby?

Saffron projects furthest (Saffron 73/100, Sexy Ruby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron and Sexy Ruby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry and Cashmere Wood.

Is Saffron or Sexy Ruby better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saffron is the stronger pick. For winter, Saffron is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saffron and Sexy Ruby?

Saffron has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose and Davana, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Sexy Ruby has top notes of Raspberry and Apricot, heart notes of Rose Petals and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cashmere Wood.